Ricks was selected by an independent committee of CEOs for his work leading the transformation of Lilly into one of the world’s most vital and valuable pharmaceutical companies.
In a wild time of powerful geopolitical and technological change, Bill George, one of the most effective CEOs and board members of the past 50 years, shares his thoughts on CEO turnover,
In addition to having strategic vision, the best leaders inspire and empower team members by bringing self-awareness, empathy and intellectual curiosity to their roles. Here’s how to create them.
The pivotal annual event for manufacturing industry frontrunners
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A Masterclass Featuring Patrick Lencioni and Stephen M.R. Covey
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In this two-part episode of Corporate Competitor Podcast, Alan Mulally, the longtime CEO of Boeing and Ford Motors, talks about how he first learned to serve others.
In our daily lives, we often find ourselves dwelling on negative outlook more than we do on positive opportunities. Here’s how to counterbalance.
Torani, the family-owned maker of café flavors and specialty beverage products, has found its success through ‘people first philosophy,’ says CEO Dulbecco.
Businesses that hope to survive disruption and retain a skilled workforce must recognize that their survival depends upon healthy, productive employees—and therefore that employee well-being needs to be a central focus.
Whatever the chaos of the moment, those leaders who choose to lean in will show how disruption, when met with clarity and conviction, can become a catalyst for transformation.
Amid Trump’s trade war, Simon Freakley, executive chairman of AlixPartners consultancy, on what’s likely to separate the winners and losers among companies. ‘The early days of the pandemic were a dry run for this.’
Pricing guru Adam Echter on what CEOs need to be doing right now to be sure they don’t get drowned in the tariff tsunami. ‘Sitting still is risky.’
Getting the most from your people is essential in tough times, but the efforts you have utilized in the past are not as effective in 2025. Here’s what—and what not—to do.
You can delegate everything but this, especially in turbulent times.
Ricks was selected by an independent committee of CEOs for his work leading the transformation of Lilly into one of the world’s most vital and valuable pharmaceutical companies.
In a wild time of powerful geopolitical and technological change, Bill George, one of the most effective CEOs and board members of the past 50 years, shares his thoughts on CEO turnover, short-termism, political pressure and more. “Boards should look at themselves and ask, ‘Are we part of the problem?”’
With continuous expansion, and no signs of slowing down, CEO VanderGiessen shares how he’s keeping pace.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
